HYDROGEN BROMIDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

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Danger Hazard Statements Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Corrosive to the respiratory tract Precautionary Statements - Prevention Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Avoid breathing gas Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, respiratory protection, and/or face protection Use a backflow preventive device in piping Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction and rated for cylinder pressure Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use Close valve after each use and when empty When returning cylinder, install leak tight valve outlet cap or plug Precautionary Statements - Response IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with container supplier/owner instructions

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas